Five hurt as BCL, Jubo Dal activists clash in Ctg

June 15, 2023 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking at a rally organised by the party's associate bodies at Chawkbazar in Chattogram on Wednesday — Focus Bangla

CHATTOGRAM, June 14 (UNB): At least five people were injured in a clash between Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jubo Dal activists centering a youth rally organized by BNP's associate bodies on Wednesday.

The clash erupted around 3:30 pm near Chattagram College in Chawkbazar area.

Sayem, one of the injured Jubo Dal activists, said their bus was on the way to the rally location when a group of Chattra League activists attacked their bus and assaulted them.

Then a chase and counter-chase took place, he said.

Manjur Quader, officer-in-charge of Chawkbazar police station said police went to the spot and brought the situation under control.

Earlier, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal and Swechchasebak Dal organized a youth rally at Kazi Deuri intersection.